Barnes and Noble hours

Most Barnes and Noble stores are open 10 AM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM to 8 PM Sunday. B&N is closed on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Hours vary by location, so check the locator below for your nearest store.

Barnes and Noble operates around 600 bookstores across the United States, selling books, NOOK e-readers, magazines, board games, kids’ toys, and Cafe drinks and snacks under one roof.

This page covers what time Barnes and Noble opens and closes today, the typical Sunday hours, holiday status for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, Labor Day, July 4, and MLK Day, plus the customer service phone and how to find a store near you.

One Barnes and Noble specific thing worth knowing: under James Daunt’s leadership and Elliott Management’s ownership since 2019, the chain has been opening new stores again after years of decline, with smaller-format community-focused locations replacing some of the older big-box stores.

Use the locator below for your specific store, including phone number and Cafe schedule.

Is Barnes and Noble open today?

Barnes and Noble generally follows the standard weekly schedule below. Hours can vary by location - confirm your specific store via the official locator.

Barnes and Noble weekly hours

Barnes and Noble holiday hours

Is Barnes and Noble open on Saturday?

Saturday hours at most Barnes and Noble stores are 10 AM to 9 PM, the same as the rest of the week. Mall-located stores can run an hour later. Saturday is one of the busiest days for B&N Cafe seating, kids' Storytime events, and book-signing appearances at flagship stores. Check the locator below or the store's events page for any Saturday-specific schedule changes.

Is Barnes and Noble open on Sunday?

Sunday hours at most Barnes and Noble stores are 10 AM to 8 PM, an hour earlier close than Monday-Saturday. Mall-located stores follow the host mall's Sunday schedule, typically 11 AM to 7 PM at most malls. Easter Sunday is the only Sunday closure of the year, when all B&N stores close to observe the holiday.

Find a Barnes and Noble store near me

Hours vary by location, so the most accurate hours for your nearest store are on the official Barnes and Noble store locator. Enter your zip code or city to see the closest stores and their current hours.

Barnes and Noble hours - frequently asked questions

Is Barnes and Noble open on Sunday?

Yes. Most Barnes and Noble stores are open Sunday from 10 AM to 8 PM, an hour earlier close than the Monday-Saturday schedule. Mall-located stores follow the host mall's Sunday hours, typically 11 AM to 7 PM. Easter Sunday is the only full Sunday closure of the year.

What time does Barnes and Noble close today?

Most Barnes and Noble stores close at 9 PM Monday through Saturday and 8 PM Sunday. Hours vary by location and mall partnership. Flagship stores like the Union Square location in New York City stay open until 10 PM on weekends. The store locator at stores.barnesandnoble.com shows today's exact hours for each store.

Is Barnes and Noble open on Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day?

Yes to all three. Barnes and Noble stays open with regular 10 AM to 9 PM hours on Memorial Day (Monday May 25 2026), Independence Day (Saturday July 4 2026), and Labor Day (Monday September 7 2026). All three long weekends often coincide with reading-list promotions, so weekend traffic carries into the holiday.

Is Barnes and Noble open on Easter Sunday?

No. All Barnes and Noble stores are closed on Easter Sunday, observed Sunday April 4 2027. Easter is one of three full closure days at B&N, alongside Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Stores reopen with normal Mon-Sat hours on Easter Monday. Online ordering at barnesandnoble.com still processes during the Easter closure.

Is Barnes and Noble open on MLK Day?

Yes. Barnes and Noble stays open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday January 18 2027, with normal 10 AM to 9 PM hours at most stores. MLK Day is not one of B&N's closure holidays. Mall-located stores follow the host mall's MLK Day schedule, which is usually identical to a regular Monday.

Is Barnes and Noble open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

Christmas Day, Friday December 25 2026, all Barnes and Noble stores are closed. On Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24, most stores stay open with shortened hours, often closing between 5 PM and 7 PM. Stores reopen with normal hours on December 26 for after-Christmas gift-card use and clearance shopping.

Is Barnes and Noble open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday?

Barnes and Noble stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26 2026. On Black Friday, Friday November 27 2026, most stores open early on a modified schedule for the holiday rush, with opening times that vary by location. Black Friday is one of the chain's biggest sale days for hardcovers, NOOK readers, and gift cards.

Is Barnes and Noble open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day?

Both, with modified hours. On New Year's Eve, Thursday December 31 2026, most B&N stores stay open with shortened evening hours that vary by location. On New Year's Day, Friday January 1 2027, stores reopen on a reduced schedule. Use the locator below for your store's exact New Year's hours.

What is the Barnes and Noble customer service phone number?

Barnes and Noble customer service is at 1-800-843-2665, also written as 1-800-THE-BOOK, available daily from 9 AM to 9 PM Eastern. The line handles barnesandnoble.com online orders, returns, NOOK device support, and gift cards. B&N Membership and Premium Membership questions go to a separate line at 1-866-238-7323. For store-specific questions, call your location directly using the store locator.

How many Barnes and Noble stores are there?

Barnes and Noble operates around 600 stores across the United States as of 2026. Under James Daunt's leadership and Elliott Management's ownership since August 2019, B&N has reversed a decade of decline and is opening new stores again, often in smaller community-focused formats than the original big-box layout. Each store carries a curated assortment matched to local readers.

How do I find a Barnes and Noble store near me?

Use the Barnes and Noble store locator at stores.barnesandnoble.com to search by city, state, or ZIP code. The locator shows store hours, B&N Cafe availability, kids' Storytime schedule, and any current author events or signings. The map below shows nearby Barnes and Noble locations based on your location.

Barnes and Noble customer service: 1-800-843-2665 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.

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Last verified: May 2026 against Barnes and Noble's official store locator and press releases.

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